President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Screengrab from Bongbong Marcos/Facebook)
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) to expedite the release of ₱10,000 cash gifts to eligible seniors under the Expanded Centenarians Act, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Wednesday.
Eight elderly individuals, aged 80 to 85, have already filed complaints with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) against the NCSC regarding delayed cash gift payouts.
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“Ito po ay nakarating sa Pangulo at kailangan po talagang maibigay kung ano ang benepisyo na dapat ibigay sa ating mga elderlies lalung-lalo na iyong mga senior citizens dahil iyan naman po ay talagang kailangang maipaabot sa kanila nang mas mabilis at sa mabilis na pamamaraan,” said Castro at a Palace briefing.
